Bhavna Pimpale – The Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI) marked its 65th anniversary on October 2, with a grand celebration at The Ballard Pier, Mumbai that combined history, heartfelt tributes, and a bold vision for the future. A short film tracing SCI’s journey from its modest beginnings with 19 vessels to its present stature…
Pratik Bijlani – The maritime industry is built on policies, regulations and international conventions, but their real value is measured much further down the line—in the safety of ships, the efficiency of ports, the resilience of supply chains and, above all, the wellbeing of the people who work at sea. That message shaped India’s World…
Pratik Bijlani – The line between maritime security, commercial shipping and technology is becoming increasingly blurred. That reality was brought into sharp focus at the joint seminar “Fostering Maritime Co-operation between Seafaring Communities”, held on 30 September at the Agastya Auditorium, INHS Asvini, Mumbai. Jointly organised by the Maritime Warfare Centre (Mumbai), The Nautical Institute…
Delphine Estibeiro – A powerful appeal has been made to the Government of India to formally recognise the extraordinary courage of Captain Smit Machchhar, an experienced Indian commercial aviation pilot from Gujarat, and Indian seafarers who lost their lives while serving in conflict affected maritime zones such as the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman,…
Mintra’s Mentor AI has been named a finalist in the Innovation and Technology category of the Crew Connect Global Awards 2026, recognising its use of governed AI to give seafarers trusted operational information at the point of need. Launched in December 2025, Mentor AI addresses a longstanding gap between completing formal training and applying that…
Technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to supply its flexible and highly efficient Wärtsilä 46TS engines for Australia’s largest-ever reciprocating engine power plant. The 300 MW plant will provide critical grid balancing and system security inAustralia. The fast-starting flexible capacity provided by the Wärtsilä 46TS engines will enable greater integration of renewable energy into the…
At a recent shipping industry event, I was intrigued by a talk that shifted focus from technology and current maritime trends to the enduring role of family‑oriented businesses. Earlier this year, Marex Media released Centenarian Giants, a coffee table book celebrating not only family‑owned enterprises but also maritime associations and unions — making this discussion…
The theme From Policy to Practice – Powering Maritime Excellence resonated strongly at the World Maritime Day seminar organized by IEI Punjab & Chandigarh State Centre, IMEI, CMMI, and MNOA Chandigarh. Attended by 50 maritime professionals, the event underscored the urgent need to bridge global regulations with real‑world practice at sea. Opening the seminar, Dr…
The maritime industry has always operated in complex environments. Ships move across jurisdictions, regulations evolve constantly, and crews make decisions under pressure where time is limited. Yet one challenge has remained unchanged. Managing information at sea is often harder than managing operations. Today, artificial intelligence and automation are beginning to change that. The Hidden Complexity…
Bhavna Pimpale – Mumbai’s Ballard Pier Downtown Experience Centre witnessed a landmark occasion on October 2, 2026, as The Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI) celebrated its 65th anniversary. Gracing the press conference were Mr Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India; Mr Nitesh Narayan Rane, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister…